University of Minnesota
Visible Heart Lab Director
University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
About the Job
The Institute for Engineering in Medicine at the University of Minnesota invites nominations and applications for the next Director of the Visible Heart Laboratories, a world‑class translational research and education center at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. The next Director will further the mission of the Visible Heart Laboratories and the Institute for Engineering in Medicine through its Professional Education and Outreach pillar.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated and visionary leader with significant career accomplishments in medical devices, cardiovascular physiology, cardiac engineering, or related fields. Applications are welcome from individuals with academic, industry, or government experience; they are also welcome from those within and without the University of Minnesota system.
The Visible Heart Laboratories Website: https://med.umn.edu/vhlab
The Visible Heart Laboratories (VHL) is a premier place to perform translational systems physiology research from cellular and tissue studies to organ and whole‑body investigations. Since 1997, the VHL has conducted groundbreaking translational research related to cardiac medical device development and testing, multi‑modal cardiac imaging, heart and organ anatomy, muscle pathophysiology, heart and organ preservation methods, biomechanical testing of cardiothoracic and skeletal muscle tissues, and mixed‑reality methods for clinical and bioengineering education. Over 200 graduate students, medical students, and post‑doctoral fellows have trained in the VHL (along with hundreds of undergraduate students) and have disseminated their findings in hundreds of conference presentations and journal publications. The VHL pioneered a method for reanimating animal and human hearts while using a clear perfusate that enables unparalleled visualization of internal structures, including how medical devices interact with the organ. As part of its education outreach mission, VHL has created and maintains the world’s largest library of plastination and 3D‑printed heart specimens that are available to industry medical device designers, clinicians, and students for any purpose related to research and education.
VHL has a long‑standing collaboration with Medtronic that supports translational research and education activities in all areas of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology as well as providing a premier pre‑clinical testing platform for next‑generation medical devices. The contract enables the VHL to include an unparalleled collection of state‑of‑the‑art clinical medical equipment (with a collective value of several million dollars) for conducting research projects. A second contract with Stratasys has resulted in VHL becoming the leading center in the world for high‑resolution 3D printing of hearts for surgical planning, patient education, and device development research.
VHL recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) is a center within the IEM that translates science and engineering into medical practice by catalyzing engineering and medical science partnerships; integrating cell, molecular, and genome science and medical technology; and building a diverse and equitable culture that connects biomedical engineering ecosystems and possibilities.
The next Director of VHL will be part of the leadership of the IEM Professional Education and Outreach (PEO) pillar working to educate and connect clinicians and engineers from the University and the surrounding medical technology community.
The Position The VHL Director position is an annually renewable, 12‑month academic administrative appointment. The director will also hold a faculty appointment in either a Medical School or College of Science and Engineering department that aligns with the Director’s background and experience. The type (tenure/tenure track, or research) and rank (assistant professor, associate professor, or professor) of the faculty appointment will be negotiated and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the Director.
The VHL Director reports to the IEM director. For the related faculty position, the VHL Director reports to their faculty department head or chair.
Duties/Responsibilities
Maintain and sustain the long‑standing research contract with Medtronic.
Direct ongoing pre‑clinical research contract work.
Develop new research opportunities that relate to the VHL core mission.
Teach all or part of existing courses in physiology and medical device design and business development.
Mentor trainees including graduate and undergraduate students.
Continuously offer programs that help students to gain entrepreneurial mindsets, solve complex problems, and launch new ventures.
Oversee the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of VHL programs, including regular reporting of VHL accomplishments.
Lead strategic planning that outlines goals, metrics, and outcomes for VHL.
Develop and oversee financial planning and sustainability for VHL, which includes preparing, prioritizing, and monitoring the VHL budget.
Expand engagement with existing and new VHL stakeholders, including UMN entities (Medical School, College of Science and Engineering, and numerous institutes and centers), industry partners, and non‑profit and government entities.
Develop outreach strategies related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising.
Identify and pursue new sponsored research opportunities from industry, government, and foundations.
As a member of the IEM PEO pillar leadership team, promote existing programs and develop programs that connect clinicians, engineers, and industry through research and education.
Leadership Transition Once the next director has started in the position, the current director, Dr. Paul Iaizzo, will assume the title of Senior Advisor to the VHL. Dr. Iaizzo will continue as principal investigator for the long‑standing Medtronic‑VHL research contract with the new director serving as a co‑principal investigator. Dr. Iaizzo will also continue to mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students. After the transition period—whose length is to be determined—comes to an end, the director will assume the role of principal investigator for the Medtronic‑VHL research contract.
The University of Minnesota values and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For this position, we welcome and encourage applications from a diverse community and particularly from persons in groups that are underrepresented in medicine and engineering. We further welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to the University’s commitment to diversity and excellence.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
A PhD, MD, or DVM degree.
Expertise in human physiology, anatomy, or related fields.
Excellent knowledge of pre‑clinical research.
Experience in medical technology innovation, including leading medical technology innovation teams.
Record of leadership and the ability to develop and describe a vision in alignment with the organization’s goals and policies.
Ability to pursue and obtain competitive funding.
Experience in mentoring students.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with engineering and clinical faculty, academic administrators, and partners from industry.
Commitment to advancing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualifications
A record of distinguished scholarly research and teaching that can be the basis for a tenured faculty position in a Medical School or College of Science and Engineering department.
A distinguished research record in areas related to cardiovascular physiology and anatomy.
Knowledge and experience with hands‑on, active‑learning, cardiovascular research environment.
Hands‑on experience with large animal models for pre‑clinical research.
About the Department The Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) at the University of Minnesota is an interdisciplinary research organization committed to improving and streamlining healthcare by strengthening collaboration between the disciplines of engineering and medicine.
Our mission is to advance healthcare through research partnerships between engineering and medicine involving academia and industry. The IEM is funded by the Medical School and by the College of Science and Engineering.
Pay and Benefits Pay Range:
$75,000‑$150,000; depending on education, qualifications, and experience.
Time Appointment:
75%‑100% Appointment.
Position Type:
Faculty and P&A Staff.
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
University HSA contributions.
Disability and employer‑paid life insurance.
Employee wellbeing program.
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
Financial counseling services.
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.
How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your My Job Applications page and uploading documents in the My Cover Letters and Attachments section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e‑mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624‑UOHR (8647).
Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world‑renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
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The ideal candidate will be a motivated and visionary leader with significant career accomplishments in medical devices, cardiovascular physiology, cardiac engineering, or related fields. Applications are welcome from individuals with academic, industry, or government experience; they are also welcome from those within and without the University of Minnesota system.
The Visible Heart Laboratories Website: https://med.umn.edu/vhlab
The Visible Heart Laboratories (VHL) is a premier place to perform translational systems physiology research from cellular and tissue studies to organ and whole‑body investigations. Since 1997, the VHL has conducted groundbreaking translational research related to cardiac medical device development and testing, multi‑modal cardiac imaging, heart and organ anatomy, muscle pathophysiology, heart and organ preservation methods, biomechanical testing of cardiothoracic and skeletal muscle tissues, and mixed‑reality methods for clinical and bioengineering education. Over 200 graduate students, medical students, and post‑doctoral fellows have trained in the VHL (along with hundreds of undergraduate students) and have disseminated their findings in hundreds of conference presentations and journal publications. The VHL pioneered a method for reanimating animal and human hearts while using a clear perfusate that enables unparalleled visualization of internal structures, including how medical devices interact with the organ. As part of its education outreach mission, VHL has created and maintains the world’s largest library of plastination and 3D‑printed heart specimens that are available to industry medical device designers, clinicians, and students for any purpose related to research and education.
VHL has a long‑standing collaboration with Medtronic that supports translational research and education activities in all areas of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology as well as providing a premier pre‑clinical testing platform for next‑generation medical devices. The contract enables the VHL to include an unparalleled collection of state‑of‑the‑art clinical medical equipment (with a collective value of several million dollars) for conducting research projects. A second contract with Stratasys has resulted in VHL becoming the leading center in the world for high‑resolution 3D printing of hearts for surgical planning, patient education, and device development research.
VHL recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) is a center within the IEM that translates science and engineering into medical practice by catalyzing engineering and medical science partnerships; integrating cell, molecular, and genome science and medical technology; and building a diverse and equitable culture that connects biomedical engineering ecosystems and possibilities.
The next Director of VHL will be part of the leadership of the IEM Professional Education and Outreach (PEO) pillar working to educate and connect clinicians and engineers from the University and the surrounding medical technology community.
The Position The VHL Director position is an annually renewable, 12‑month academic administrative appointment. The director will also hold a faculty appointment in either a Medical School or College of Science and Engineering department that aligns with the Director’s background and experience. The type (tenure/tenure track, or research) and rank (assistant professor, associate professor, or professor) of the faculty appointment will be negotiated and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the Director.
The VHL Director reports to the IEM director. For the related faculty position, the VHL Director reports to their faculty department head or chair.
Duties/Responsibilities
Maintain and sustain the long‑standing research contract with Medtronic.
Direct ongoing pre‑clinical research contract work.
Develop new research opportunities that relate to the VHL core mission.
Teach all or part of existing courses in physiology and medical device design and business development.
Mentor trainees including graduate and undergraduate students.
Continuously offer programs that help students to gain entrepreneurial mindsets, solve complex problems, and launch new ventures.
Oversee the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of VHL programs, including regular reporting of VHL accomplishments.
Lead strategic planning that outlines goals, metrics, and outcomes for VHL.
Develop and oversee financial planning and sustainability for VHL, which includes preparing, prioritizing, and monitoring the VHL budget.
Expand engagement with existing and new VHL stakeholders, including UMN entities (Medical School, College of Science and Engineering, and numerous institutes and centers), industry partners, and non‑profit and government entities.
Develop outreach strategies related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising.
Identify and pursue new sponsored research opportunities from industry, government, and foundations.
As a member of the IEM PEO pillar leadership team, promote existing programs and develop programs that connect clinicians, engineers, and industry through research and education.
Leadership Transition Once the next director has started in the position, the current director, Dr. Paul Iaizzo, will assume the title of Senior Advisor to the VHL. Dr. Iaizzo will continue as principal investigator for the long‑standing Medtronic‑VHL research contract with the new director serving as a co‑principal investigator. Dr. Iaizzo will also continue to mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students. After the transition period—whose length is to be determined—comes to an end, the director will assume the role of principal investigator for the Medtronic‑VHL research contract.
The University of Minnesota values and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For this position, we welcome and encourage applications from a diverse community and particularly from persons in groups that are underrepresented in medicine and engineering. We further welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to the University’s commitment to diversity and excellence.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
A PhD, MD, or DVM degree.
Expertise in human physiology, anatomy, or related fields.
Excellent knowledge of pre‑clinical research.
Experience in medical technology innovation, including leading medical technology innovation teams.
Record of leadership and the ability to develop and describe a vision in alignment with the organization’s goals and policies.
Ability to pursue and obtain competitive funding.
Experience in mentoring students.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with engineering and clinical faculty, academic administrators, and partners from industry.
Commitment to advancing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualifications
A record of distinguished scholarly research and teaching that can be the basis for a tenured faculty position in a Medical School or College of Science and Engineering department.
A distinguished research record in areas related to cardiovascular physiology and anatomy.
Knowledge and experience with hands‑on, active‑learning, cardiovascular research environment.
Hands‑on experience with large animal models for pre‑clinical research.
About the Department The Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) at the University of Minnesota is an interdisciplinary research organization committed to improving and streamlining healthcare by strengthening collaboration between the disciplines of engineering and medicine.
Our mission is to advance healthcare through research partnerships between engineering and medicine involving academia and industry. The IEM is funded by the Medical School and by the College of Science and Engineering.
Pay and Benefits Pay Range:
$75,000‑$150,000; depending on education, qualifications, and experience.
Time Appointment:
75%‑100% Appointment.
Position Type:
Faculty and P&A Staff.
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
University HSA contributions.
Disability and employer‑paid life insurance.
Employee wellbeing program.
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
Financial counseling services.
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.
How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your My Job Applications page and uploading documents in the My Cover Letters and Attachments section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e‑mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624‑UOHR (8647).
Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world‑renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
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